Diffusion 1: China Begins
Bordered by large mountains, the ocean and a huge desert giving protection on all sides except the north.
The Warring States
China was divided into warring states that spoke the same but wrote differently.
United China giving people the same writing, money, weights and laws.
Ruled by Shi Huang Di ruled with a harsh system of punishments known as Legalism.
Ruled by Shi Huang Di ruled with a harsh system of punishments known as Legalism.
Confucianism - Philosophy built around getting people to behave properly by teaching respect for family and leaders.
Confucius says man who sneezes without tissue takes matters in his own hands.
Confucius says man who takes the middle road gets hit by bus.
Confucius says man who runs in front of car gets tired.
Attacked by barbarian invaders in the north, leading to their fall.
Period of Disunion
不统一的时期
Buddhism – philosophy from India which teaches people to accept suffering.
Period
of
Disunion
Period
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Disunion
Main Teachings:
Suffering only stops when you stop wanting.
All are equal.
Taoism
Philosophy that says nature is the best example of how to live – showing us to avoid conflict and desire.
Taoism in “real” life!
The Tao
of Pooh
“Pooh hasn't much Brain, but he never comes to any harm. He does silly things and they turn out right." - Piglet
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brain web
Chinese Philosophies